Care Home Cook: Create Nutritious Meals & Community

Exemplar Health Care; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Cook to create delicious and nutritious meals for residents with diverse dietary needs. In this role, you will engage with residents to enhance their dining experience, ensure compliance with food hygiene standards, and work as part of a supportive team. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and have a background in catering. Competitive pay and excellent training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle reward discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and cooking meals for various dietary requirements.
• Ability to understand feedback and interact with residents positively.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food.
• Develop suitable menus based on needs and choices.
• Comply with food hygiene standards.
• Maintain records and relevant checks.

Skills

Creative menu development

Excellent team player

Verbal and written communication

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Relevant catering qualification

Job description

A leading care provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Cook to create delicious and nutritious meals for residents with diverse dietary needs. In this role, you will engage with residents to enhance their dining experience, ensure compliance with food hygiene standards, and work as part of a supportive team. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and have a background in catering. Competitive pay and excellent training opportunities are offered.